I made this charlotte for no reason other than it's almost summer and we feel it in the air. Friday was the last day of school and that afternoon our pool was full of overjoyeous kids. That always puts a smile on my face. I haven't been spending much time in the kitchen lately ...
Wednesday was my dear C.'s birthday and this is all he wanted... a Carvel style ice cream cake. No presents, no birthday party, no crowds, just an ice cream cake. He is a man of simple needs. C. and I are what people refer to as an "unexpected couple". I suppose at first glance, we ...
I cannot believe how fast time flies... it's already time for another Daring Bakers challenge! This month's challenge is hosted by the Daring Bakers founders, administrators and Zen Masters themselves Lisa from La Mia Cucina and Ivonne from Cream Puffs in Venice and co-hosted by Fran of Apples Peaches Pumpkin Pie and Shea of Whiskful.This ...
I have been feeling a bit nostalgic lately and I think it shows in my writing and the inspiration for my recipes...Almonds remind me of my grandfather. I remember him sitting quietly on an aqua-colored stool we had at the bakery while he peeled kilos and kilos of blanched almonds. Both hands working at once, ...
I made some chocolate and buttermilk cupcakes for a party last week. I had some cupcakes leftover that were not iced so I decided to play around with them. I wanted to use chocolate and pistachio flavors but build different kinds of cakes. If I were as witty and clever as Cakespy, I would have ...